We need to be there. We need to be on the field, opening those markets for our products.

We feel like we could be helpful, because of the meetings that we are holding here with our Republican friends.

I consistently hear from businesses, local chambers of commerce, and farmers in my home state about the need to renew and update TPA.

Thank you for your leadership on the TPP Caucus, as well.

I received phone calls this past week from sheriffs, from police chiefs from Washington State, very much supportive of fighting crime, and investing in kids.

this is really, truly a partnership up here, with Republicans and Democrats all appearing to be on the same page.

Well, good morning, and welcome to all of you, and thank you all for being here to testify, and thank you all for coming to listen, and thank I the Members for being here today to participate in today's hearing.

At its core, this program is designed to improve outcomes for children and families who face the greatest risk for abuse and neglect and a host of other problems that place too many kids far behind on the road of life.

But the MIECHV program, when it was created in 2010, marked the first time there was dedicated federal funding for this purpose.

I introduced this legislation to help our veterans transition their military skills and expertise into long term civilian jobs.

Do you make a promise to the American people today, another promise, Madam Secretary, that there will be no more delays to the so-called Affordable Healthcare Act?